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SERENA WILLIAMS IS FINED $17,000 FOR VIOLATIONS DURING HER US OPEN LOSS
The US Open has fined Serena Williams $17,000 for three code violations during her loss in Saturday’s women’s singles final, the United States Tennis Association said. Williams who lost the final game to first timer, 20-year old Naomi Osaka, had gotten into a heated argument with the umpire Carlos Ramos, calling him a liar and a cheat for…
SIMI IS THANKFUL FOR LOVE & SUPPORT ON DEBUT ALBUM’S 1ST ANNIVERSARY
It’s been a year since singer/songwriter Simi released her debut album – Simisola and she’s thankful. In a lengthy post on Instagram, the singer thanked her fans for their love and support the past year. She wrote: 1 year ago, today, Magic happened. Take a seat. It’s about to be an epistle. If I said I wasn’t and am not…
DAVIDO, FALZ, KENNYBLAQ, TOKE MAKINWA, NAMED IN AFRICA YOUTH AWARDS’ 100 MOST INFLUENTIAL YOUNG AFRICANS LIST
The Africa Youth Awards has released its annual list of 100 Most Influential Young Africans for 2018. 26 African countries were represented on the list with Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana and Tanzania taking the lead with 20, 17, 12 and 8 representatives respectively. The list features politicians, activists, entrepreneurs, entertainers, digital influencers, philanthropists & athletes across 10 distinct…
CARDI B AND NICKI MINAJ IN HUGE FIGHT AT NYFW EVENT AS CARDI YELLS AND THROWS SHOE AT RIVAL
Cardi B and her rapper nemesis Nicki Minaj got into a huge fight at a New York Fashion Week event on Friday night. The pair, both dressed in glamorous gowns, joined a long list of stars at the Harper’s Bazaar Icons bash, where the shocking incident took place. One video shared on social media shows…
AMAZON JOINS APPLE AS A $1 TRILLION COMPANY
Jeff Bezos‘ Amazon has now become the second company in America to join the $1 trillion league, following Apple in August. The company’s total market value passed $1 trillion on Tuesday after its stock reached the $2,050.50, doubling what it was last year.
COLIN KAEPERNICK BECOMES THE FACE OF NIKE’S JUST DO IT CAMPAIGN
Believe in Something, even if it means sacrificing Everything. Those are the strong and empowering words used in Nike’s 30th anniversary of their iconic “Just Do It” campaign. Colin Kaepernick, the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback who sparked controversy by kneeling during the national anthem to protest racial injustice will be the face of a…
CHRIS BROWN AND BABY MAMA CUSTODY WAR LAUNCHED OVER CHILD SUPPORT FOR ROYALTY
Chris Brown‘s baby mama; Nia has gone back to court demanding more money for raising their 4-year-old daughter, and the move has set off an explosive battle between the two parents. The Blast reports that Nia claims Chris earns an average of $4,269,067 over the last two years and as such can afford to support daughter,…
#AMVCA2018 | SEE FULL LIST OF WINNERS
The 6th annual African Magic Viewers Choice Award has come to an end! Arguably the most renowned movie awards in Africa, the event which broadcast LIVE on Africa Magic channels saw industry finest across Africa strut the red carpets and winners emerge from all categories. Some of the biggest winners for the night include movies like 18 Hours,…
DAVID BECKHAM TO RECEIVE UEFA PRESIDENT’S AWARD
Former England captain David Beckham is set to be presented with the 2018 UEFA Presidents Award in recognition of his remarkable career and humanitarian efforts. According to UEFA, the award highlights Beckham’s outstanding achievements, professional excellence, and exemplary personal qualities. UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin described Beckham as “a true football icon of his generation” after selecting the former Manchester United and Real…
TAYO EDUN RESCUED IPSWICH TOWN FC WITH A 2-2 DRAW AGAINST BLACKBURN
New Blue; Tayo Edun, who joined on a season-long loan from Fulham just yesterday, rescued a 2-2 draw for Blues with a curling strike in the final moments against Blackburn at Portman Road. “That goal felt very good,” “it was my first professional goal so that adds something to it. the 20-year-old told iFollow Ipswich.